Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this layered treat is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or any cozy fall celebration. The combination of textures and flavors ensures every bite is a satisfying experience, making it an essential addition to your dessert repertoire. Effortlessly impressive yet easy to make, this cheesecake offers a unique twist that will delight both pumpkin aficionados and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅔ cups crushed graham crackers
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- ½ cup sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for cheesecake layer)
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs (for pumpkin layer)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed, for pumpkin layer)
- ¼ cup sugar (for pumpkin layer)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for pumpkin layer)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (for pumpkin layer)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for pumpkin layer)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- ½ cup sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for topping)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- ½ cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sugar and vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugars, and spices until smooth; pour over cheesecake layer.
- Bake for about 80 minutes or until set; cool and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg